Hongdae (area)

Hongdae
Hongdae Street
Hongdae Street
Hongdae is located in Seoul
Hongdae
Hongdae
Location within Seoul
Coordinates: 37°33′19″N 126°55′24″E / 37.55528°N 126.92333°E / 37.55528; 126.92333
CountrySouth Korea
CitySeoul
DistrictMapo District
Korean name
Hangul
홍대
Hanja
弘大
RRHongdae
MRHongdae

Hongdae (Korean: 홍대) is a neighborhood in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea, near Hongik University ("Hongik Daehakgyo" in Korean), after which it is named. The neighborhood is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment. The area is located in Mapo District in the western end of Seoul, stretching from Seogyo-dong, Hapjeong-dong & Seogang-dong.